Baghdad Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kadhimi affirmed Iraq’s determination to proceed on the path of economic reform.
Al-Kadhimi said during his meeting today with the Vice President of the World Bank Group for the Middle East and North Africa, Farid Belhaj, and his accompanying delegation: “Iraq is determined, despite all challenges, to proceed on the path of economic reform, according to long-term visions based on effective solutions.”
He stated that the government puts its sights on the interests of Iraq first and the needs of the Iraqi people, in addition to making use of the advice provided by sober financial institutions such as the World Bank.
For his part, Belhadj praised the historical and strategic relations of the bank with Iraq, and pointed to the sobriety of the white reform paper presented by the government, which includes a coherent vision for ambitious economic development in a way that enhances the goals of good governance.
During the meeting, the two sides discussed ways to enhance cooperation between Iraq and the World Bank in various programs and fields, and with regard to mechanisms to combat corruption and rebuild the public service structure in a way that raises efficiency, and establishes for sustainable development and optimal investment of human resources. Iraq and agreeing on ways to reactivate it.
Source: National Iraqi News Agency